Join the CEE Innovation Forum at ViennaUP 2025, where tech ecosystem leaders gather to drive regional growth.
Through panels, keynotes, several case studies and fireside chats we will spotlight the talent, innovation, and opportunities within the Central and Eastern European region.
With this forum we aim to spark meaningful discussions between regions, showcase inspiring solutions, strategies and partnerships, and drive further collaboration across the CEE ecosystem.
Founders will find great opportunities to matchmake with regional investors and learn strategies from seasoned experts, collegues as well. Policymakers and investors will explore frameworks to streamline cross-border cooperation and corporates how to find emerging partners.
Connect with ecosystem builders, mentors, and peers from 10 CEE markets. Leave with actionable insights, new contacts, and concrete tools to scale your startup, source high-potential deals, or shape innovation policy.
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WeXelerate / Praterstraße 1, 1020 Wien, Austria
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CEE Innovation Forum is part of ViennaUP Festival.
$$ Catalyst Stage $$
Keynote: Who is Protecting Europe’s Future?
Panel: Who is Protecting Europe’s Future?
Keynote: What We Need To Change in Europe
Driving Ecosystem Growth in Turbulent Times
$$ Envision Stage $$
Why Startups Are Key to Europe's Success
From Model to Market: Startups Shaping Trustworthy AI
Being Customer-Centric in an AI-Driven World
Next Frontier of European Industry
Cutting-edge Technology Opening New Frontiers
Unlocking Cross-Border Investments
$$ Eureka Room $$
Masterclass: Scaling in Austria (ABA)
Case Study: How WEB3 Can Transform Traditional Sectors: Blockchain in Energy
Case Study: Building EdTech for the Future
Fireside Chat: AI in Investing
Case Study: ReBuSch and GREENWAVE
The Exit Playbook: Insider Strategies for Founders Planning a Sale
Reserved space for direct networking and matchmaking will be at the Breakout Room near Space 28 (2nd floor) at wexelerate hub.
The matchmaking is done through your participant profiles on the ViennaUP website. To maximize your networking opportunities, please make sure your profiles are setup, including your LinkedIn link and areas of interest.
| Time | Catalyst Stage (Space 28, 2nd floor) | Time | Expand Stage (Auditorium, 1st floor) | Time | Eureka Room (Board Room, 1st floor) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 9:00 - 9:30 | REGISTRATIONS | | | | | | 9:30 - 9:45 | Opening Remarks | | | | | | 9:45 - 10:00 | Delegations Introduction | | | | | | 10:00 - 10:15 | Keynote: Who is Protecting Europe’s Future? | | | | | | 10:15 - 11:00 | Panel: Who is Protecting Europe’s Future? | 10:15 - 10:30 | Keynote: Why Startups Are Key to Europe's Success | 10:30 - 10:45 | Case Study: How WEB3 Can Transform Traditional Sectors: Blockchain in Energy | | 11:00 - 11:35 | Keynote: What We Need To Change In Europe | 10:30 - 11:15 | Panel: From Model to Market: Startups Shaping Trustworthy AI | 10:45 - 11:00 | Case Study: ReBuSch and GreenWave | | | | 11:15 - 12:00 | Panel: Being Customer-Centric in an AI-Driven World | 11:00 - 11:30 | Fireside Chat: AI in Investing | | 11:45 - 12:30 | Pitching Break | 12:00 - 12:30 | Fireside Chat: Next Frontier of European Industry | 11:30 - 11:45 | Case Study: Building EdTech for the Future | | 12:30 - 13:00 | Networking & Bites | 12:30 - 13:00 | Networking & Bites | 12:30 - 13:00 | Networking & Bites | | 13:10 - 14:00 | Panel: How to Scale at Home & Abroad | 13:00 - 13:45 | Cutting-edge Technology Opening New Frontiers | 13:30 - 14:00 | The Exit Playbook: Insider Strategies for Founders Planning a Sale | | 14:05 - 14:55 | Panel: Driving Ecosystem Growth in Turbulent Times | 13:50 - 14:40 | Panel: Unlocking Cross-Border Investments | 14:00 - 14:30 | Masterclass: Scaling in Austria (ABA) | | | | 14:45 - 14:50 | Introducing “Money in Motion” | | | | 15:00 | CLOSING Remarks | | | | |
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